Burgers, hot dogs, diner-style breakfasts, pizza places, steakhouses, barbecue – don’t you just love the variety that characterizes what’s considered American cuisine? For a small town, Corolla, NC, restaurants certainly offer a generous sampling of favorite American foods. And what’s the point of dining out if you can’t take the whole family too? These Corolla, NC, restaurants focus on creating family-friendly environments both in no-frills and upscale settings.
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Corolla, NC, Restaurant
891 Albacore Street, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
794-F Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II, Corolla
3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo, Manteo
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade Belgian chocolate and fudge are made fresh daily, and they also accept custom orders for wedding favors, baby showers and other events. And don't forget the ice cream cake! They have a flavor for every occasion.
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more
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Bacchus Wine & Market offers a great selection of fine wines, craft beer, gourmet foods, imported cheeses and Boar’s Head deli meats as well as incredible sandwiches, salads and desserts. Bacchus also offers wine tastings and beer flights, and the wine bar is a great spot to stop for a cheese plate, charcuterie or other nibble. It's one the best places on the Outer Banks to find...read more
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If you know and love Barefoot Bernie's in Kitty Hawk, you'll also love its lively sister/brother restaurant in Corolla. The theme is tropical, with dishes from the world's favorite beaches and cities. Think Cononut Shrimp, Gyro Subs, Baja Chicken Eggrolls, Shrimp PoBoys, Cuban Style Steak, Fish Tacos, Pad Thai and more. The menu includes apps, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, tacos and more – something for everyone....read more
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Broken Plate Kitchen brings a taste of the Caribbean islands to Corolla. Chef/owner Sean Caiden and co-owner Amaloi Crossman hail from Jamaica, and they bring their favorite island flavors to many of the American-style dishes in their family-oriented restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant is casual, small, bright and cheerful. Breakfast features menu items like pancakes, French toast, Benedicts, sandwiches and avocado toast....read more
For anyone on vacation or in the middle of a busy week, it’s not always an easy or quick endeavor to take a break to plan for dinner, shop for groceries, cook a meal and clean up. Are you ready to turn over the cooking to Red Sky Cafe right in your own home? We will work with you ahead of time to create the...read more
Take a load off and let ClamBake OBX do some of the work of feeding your family! They'll bring the fun and excitement of an old-fashioned clam bake right to your front door, or you can choose from 14 other menus with their in-house chef services. ClamBake OBX serves areas from Corolla to Hatteras Island, and they will come to your house and do all the...read more
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Corolla Beer Garden comes alive in the afternoon and evenings with live music and fun times. The outdoor hangout offers more than 50 varieties of bottled and draft imported, domestic, craft and microbrew beers. Bring your own jug to fill at one of their 17 rotating taps of craft beer and ciders or use one of theirs. They also have a good selection of wine...read more
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Corolla Cantina is the place for fresh, Coastal Baja-inspired food. It opens at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. The decor of the cantina reflects its menu: bold, refreshing and laid-back. Owner Nadya Williams makes you feel as if you’re stepping into her own kitchen, greeting you with a genuine smile and hearty laugh. Start your meal with chips and queso or Hot Honey Shrimp...read more
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Celebrating its 29th anniversary in 2018, this family-owned and -operated locals' favorite serves up fresh, hand-tossed pizza by the pie or slice. They also offer delicious hot and cold subs, burgers, sides and more. Their Philly cheesesteaks are authentic too, as the owners are originally from Reading, Pennsylvania. They're open almost all year round for lunch and dinner with free delivery and take-out service. For...read more
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Last stop for ice cream before Virginia! From the owners of Corolla Pizza and Deli, and located at the north end of Corolla, this fun little shop serves Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream and all the usual goodness that goes along with that, such as sundaes, milkshakes and more. They’re open daily in season.read more
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Corolla's only buffet restaurant offers a smorgasbord of seafood specialties and so much more. The buffet includes all the seafood favorites like Alaskan crab legs and crab cakes, scallops, shrimp, oysters, mussels, clams and fish of every sort. Beyond the sea, there are meats, including chicken and pork ribs, and all the favorite vegetables, sides and desserts. Corolla Seafood Buffet is a new restaurant by...read more
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Locals and returning tourists alike sing the praises of the eastern Carolina-style pulled-pork sandwiches that have been served for almost 20 years at this little restaurant in the heart of the historic Corolla village.
Morning, noon and night, the delicious smell of hickory smoke fills the air surrounding the village with the scent of smoked pork, ribs and chicken. Specializing in carry-out for both small and large...
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Cosmo’s Pizzeria has been a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for more than 15 years. Outdoor dining, live music, a full bar and a specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of the many highlights. It remains true to its old-world family recipes, making its pizza dough from scratch every day. Cosmo's offers casual family dining and a kid-friendly atmosphere with an outside patio...read more
